How to get COE (certificate of eligibility)?

[sigfan91]

Hi, sorry if this has been asked before (I'm sure it has). But I could not find the process on how to obtain COE, only people listing their experiences and timeline of getting COE.

So, how do I apply for one? I have FFL03 already. I figure COE might be worth it now that we need FFL03+COE to buy ammo online.

I haven't shot a gun for 5.5 years until a few weeks ago. The mental picture of ammo pricing was from 5.5 years ago. I almost fainted when I saw a brick of 22LR was $45+ and 357sig was $1/round

[ohsmily]

Hi, sorry if this has been asked before (I'm sure it has). But I could not find the process on how to obtain COE, only people listing their experiences and timeline of getting COE.

So, how do I apply for one? I have FFL03 already. I figure COE might be worth it now that we need FFL03+COE to buy ammo online.

I haven't shot a gun for 5.5 years until a few weeks ago. The mental picture of ammo pricing was from 5.5 years ago. I almost fainted when I saw a brick of 22LR was $45+ and 357sig was $1/round

https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=doj+certificate+of+eligibility+application

[ugimports]

https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/cert-eligibility

[sigfan91]

Thanks guys!

Some more questions. Is COE strictly firearm related? Does it do anything else? Is this a California thing?

[Zenderfall]

It is firearm related. There are other reasons besides FFL03 to obtain a COE, for example, certified firearm instructors can get COE's as well. The benefits it offers for that classification is different, but a COE is not unique to just FFL's.

It is a CA thing, as it is issued by the CA DOJ, not US Federal DOJ.

The ammunition prices in gun stores here is exactly why I proceeded to get mine. Buying ammo online feels great (again.)

[sigfan91]

It is firearm related. There are other reasons besides FFL03 to obtain a COE, for example, certified firearm instructors can get COE's as well. The benefits it offers for that classification is different, but a COE is not unique to just FFL's.

It is a CA thing, as it is issued by the CA DOJ, not US Federal DOJ.

The ammunition prices in gun stores here is exactly why I proceeded to get mine. Buying ammo online feels great (again.)

Thanks!

I really need to get out of this commie state. But family and friends....

I just checked, Freedom Munition/LAX Ammo does not ship to CA. SGAmmo doesn't ship to CA either. AimSurplus and JGSales do. Prices are not as good as FM/LAX reloads but still pallatable.

[xblax619]

Thanks!

I really need to get out of this commie state. But family and friends....

I just checked, Freedom Munition/LAX Ammo does not ship to CA. SGAmmo doesn't ship to CA either. AimSurplus and JGSales do. Prices are not as good as FM/LAX reloads but still pallatable.

Go to: ammoseek.com. It’s like a google search specifically for ammo listed by price, lowest first.

[Mezcalfud]

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1406001

Vendors that will ship can be found here.

[mk2dave]

i get my ammo through targetsportsusa.com and their $99/yr membership. Free shipping and decent prices. I just got tired of trying to find the combo of willing to ship to CA AND good prices. Upload your COE with them, and shop away like normal.

[Russian Bot]

i get my ammo through targetsportsusa.com and their $99/yr membership. Free shipping and decent prices. I just got tired of trying to find the combo of willing to ship to CA AND good prices. Upload your COE with them, and shop away like normal.

This is the way

[Zenderfall]

Thanks!

I really need to get out of this commie state. But family and friends....

I just checked, Freedom Munition/LAX Ammo does not ship to CA. SGAmmo doesn't ship to CA either. AimSurplus and JGSales do. Prices are not as good as FM/LAX reloads but still pallatable.

Targetsportsusa.com is also where I shop, they ship to FFL03+COE holders. They have an annual membership of $100 that give you free shipping and 8% discount (almost covers the tax). That way I don't have to put big orders together to save on shipping, because it is free.

What's really cool is they send you a free item with that membership cost. I got a free Bluetooth speaker with mine. I think right now its a box of 9mm ammo and a cleaning kit.

Brownells, Champions Choice also support FFL03+COE.

[mk2dave]

I find the FFL03/COE doesn't do much at Brownells. Maybe it's because it's what I buy?

I am conflicted about having to have special licensing for things like online ammo. Probably should be different thread, but yeah.

[DrewN]

What I love about the COE is that's it's good for some things and not other things. It's clear it was intended as an impediment, not an actual exemption for anything.

[Fat Old Guy]

Targetsportsusa.com is also where I shop, they ship to FFL03+COE holders. They have an annual membership of $100 that give you free shipping and 8% discount (almost covers the tax). That way I don't have to put big orders together to save on shipping, because it is free.

What's really cool is they send you a free item with that membership cost. I got a free Bluetooth speaker with mine. I think right now its a box of 9mm ammo and a cleaning kit.

Brownells, Champions Choice also support FFL03+COE.

This ^^^^^^ 100%
For ALL of the above reasons is why I have a FFL03 and COE!!!
Shopping online and having it delivered is the BEST!!! Buying LAX AMMO is expensive.

[tomrkba]

Wait...so if I acquire an FFL03, then I can buy ammo online?